Overwhelmed new diagnosis
Just trying to cope with this whirlwind of a ride. Two weeks ago I was happily holidaying on Hamilton Island (the first holiday in three years) and this week I'm isolating at home after a positive Co...
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And right from the start, @SharrynB - also tell them that you may only be updating it (or private messages) weekly (or fortnightly) depending on 'where you are at' at the time (so they aren't making contact with you daily, to see how you are going) .... as this bloody disease really mucks with your brain even more than the body!
Pretty quickly, you'll work out a system that works for you. .... Your hubby can be the 'gate keeper' for you too - and don't be afraid to say 'no' if people want to visit & you are not up to it ......
Then again - if they offer support (anything from doing the washing, cooking meals, taking the dog for a walk etc) ... say YES! Win/Win - they are helping you & it makes them feel useful. Many WANT to help but sadly many just won't know how to approach it - and you may be surprised that some friends who don't know what to say, just won't say anything - and that may upset you a bit too .... but it happens. :( You may lose a few friends, but I reckon you'll discover many more, too, along the way, who step up to the plate & help & support you. xx. I've made some lifelong friends on the blog here (2 of us met up in Darwin the year before Covid took over ...) and a group of 5 of us will be doing the same when we are allowed to again!! ;)
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Pretty quickly, you'll work out a system that works for you. .... Your hubby can be the 'gate keeper' for you too - and don't be afraid to say 'no' if people want to visit & you are not up to it ......
Then again - if they offer support (anything from doing the washing, cooking meals, taking the dog for a walk etc) ... say YES! Win/Win - they are helping you & it makes them feel useful. Many WANT to help but sadly many just won't know how to approach it - and you may be surprised that some friends who don't know what to say, just won't say anything - and that may upset you a bit too .... but it happens. :( You may lose a few friends, but I reckon you'll discover many more, too, along the way, who step up to the plate & help & support you. xx. I've made some lifelong friends on the blog here (2 of us met up in Darwin the year before Covid took over ...) and a group of 5 of us will be doing the same when we are allowed to again!! ;)
xx